Separation in Roanoke

Separation is a legal alternative that many divorcing couples never consider, usually because no one brings the option to their attention. Unlike a Roanoke, Virginia divorce, a legal separation in Roanoke does not dissolve or end your marriage.

Instead, under a Roanoke separation agreement, a court order outlines the rights and responsibilities each spouse owes to the other. The spouses remain married in name only, while leading separate lives.

Separation can be advantageous for a number of reasons, while legally addressing issues such as:

• Division of assets
• Division of debts
• Child custody and support
• Child visitation schedules
• Spousal support

If you think a divorce or separation in Roanoke makes sense for you, contact the law offices of Eric Spencer today.

Divorce versus legal separation in Roanoke

A Roanoke separation agreement addresses all of the same issues of a standard divorce. Roanoke separation protects all of the assets and interests of both spouses while allowing them to live apart. It does not preclude proceeding to a standard divorce or returning to a married lifestyle.

An agreement that defines a separation in Roanoke also lays the groundwork for a standard divorce, should one follow. Should a separated couple in Roanoke file for a standard divorce and appear before a court, the judge in that case is likely to carry over the applicable language of the separation agreement to the divorce agreement. For this reason, separation and divorce in Roanoke are not matters to be treated lightly, or without qualified legal representation.

Why choose legal separation?

Separation agreements allow couples to remain legally married while maintaining separate lives. This can be advantageous for a number of reasons:

• The couple may wish to resume a married lifestyle after time apart
• One spouse may not want to lose the health benefits afforded them by the other
• Religious beliefs may preclude traditional divorce

Roanoke legal separation attorney

Eric Spencer is a separation and divorce attorney in Roanoke and works with clients throughout:

Contact our Roanoke divorce and separation lawyers for a free initial consultation. At Eric Roland Spencer, P.C., if it matters to you, it matters to us.